February 19th, 2009
inkdick: february 19 2009 carrot shaped timer
So Amy’s been learning about ways to overcome procrastination in her psychology class. A week or so ago she told me that one way is to work in 30 minute blocks, taking ten minute breaks in between each block. Over time you build up how long you work. This gets your mind used to working for long periods of time without stopping.
I have a huge problem with procrastination and staying focused on my work so I figured I should give it a shot.
It actually worked. So yay. One step closer to having a good work ethic. Many more steps to go.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:47 am
YOU’RE WELCOME.
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:27 am
sounds plausible…
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I’ll have to try it.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
I’m totally gonna try this one out!
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 am
heard this before, never so convincing somehow. will try, thanks!
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:51 am
OK, I am buying 2 today. One for me and a friend. Amy could be the next miracle worker!
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Listening to podcasts is a trick of mine…that way I can say, “Okay, here’s a whole solid hour (or half-hour, or hour and a half, or whatever) that I’ll work. Then I can take a break!” Keeps me focused, and wanting to hear what’s next keeps me planted at my drawing table…
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I worry that it won’t work as well with a cell phone timer. I suppose I’ll have to buy one that makes a “tic tic tic” sound.
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Well, I’ll give it a shot.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I found a shower right when you get up, I mean right when you get up. roll out of bed and stright into the shower gets me motavaited for the whole day. The timer thing is a good ideal maybe i will try that with my way and see if i can get some extra crap i need to get done. Amy the brains of the operation? smart cookie keep ahold of her
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Nice advice. I’ll try it too.
Actually, it’s similar to what I do for my running training. Instead of doing too much at once, and never being able to continue it for weeks or months, I focus on doing bits per day, like that, I actually get shit done. Procrastination for me comes from over-expectation of the work ahead, and an over-estimation of the time ahead. Limiting the work load and/or the work time should indeed help the mind settle itself onto the path of productivity…
Once again, nice advice, thanks.
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Whoa! I gotta try this.
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 am
turn that timer and draw me my commission. :P